Fifth Third opens its 200th Florida branch as growth shifts south

Modern exterior of a Fifth Third Bank branch with glass walls, green accents and a bright blue sky.

Fifth Third’s 200th Florida branch marks a major step in the bank’s Southeast expansion and its promise to build where growth is strongest.

The state of Tampa’s economy in 2025

Downtown Tampa skyline with office towers and residential buildings along the Hillsborough River under a bright blue sky.

Tampa ended 2025 with record tourism, strong job growth and major investment across key sectors, setting the stage for what comes next in 2026.

Dallas firm buys Westshore’s 1 North Dale Mabry, plans $4M upgrade

Exterior view of 1 North Dale Mabry, a 13-story Class A office tower in Tampa’s Westshore district

A Dallas investment firm has bought Tampa’s 1 North Dale Mabry office tower and plans $4M in upgrades.

400 Central clears inspections, begins move-ins in downtown St. Pete

A nighttime aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg with the 400 Central tower lit up at the center of the skyline.

400 Central has cleared city inspections and is ready to welcome its first residents to downtown St. Pete.

37,000 surcharge-free ATMs will be available nationwide after rollout

Speedway gas station canopy and fuel pumps at a retail location.

More than 2,500 new Speedway ATMs will expand the surcharge-free Co-op ATM Network to over 37,000 locations nationwide.

How Dr. Irfan Ali built empathy into Tampa health care

Dr. Ali sitting in his personal office surrounded by books and artwork.

A Tampa physician’s journey from trauma to leadership shows how empathy can reshape health care.

UTampa moves ahead with new riverfront science building

Street side view of the new UTampa science building with red brick and large windows.

UTampa is moving ahead with a new riverfront science building that will replace older campus facilities and add modern labs and teaching space.

Whole Foods will anchor Sarasota Square as 96-acre redevelopment accelerates

Rendering of the Sarasota Square redevelopment featuring a new Whole Foods Market, surrounding storefronts and outdoor pedestrian areas, with multifamily residential buildings in the background.

Whole Foods leads the first wave of tenants joining Torburn Partners’ major redevelopment of Sarasota Square.

Tampa retail market hits highest demand since 2021

Sparkman Wharf in Tampa with its teal sign, palm trees and outdoor dining spaces on a bright sunny day.

New data shows Tampa retail demand has surged to its highest level since 2021.